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Situla with Design of Boats

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a cylindrical, greenish metal object with a handle on the left side. The object, titled "Situla with Design of Boats" by an unknown artist, features a weathered patina with shades of green and brown. Horizontal lines encircle the object, with intricate designs etched between them. The top edge appears rough and uneven. A handle is attached to the left side, near the top. The object sits on a white surface with a gray background, casting a shadow to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam
Dimensions
499 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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